Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 2nd Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Matching Serial 84846 Martini-Henry Bayonets After the Rebellion had been

After the Rebellion had been quelled in 1858/9 it was decreed that SEPOY (Native) troops should not again be trusted with rifled weapons

but there was some free time and the pubs got a lot of business

a small washer may be soldered

but does have old pitting scattered throughout the 8 ¼” blade

Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 2nd Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Matching Serial 84846 Martini-Henry Bayonets After the Rebellion had beenOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Smith & Wesson Model 1 was the first firearm manufactured by Smith & Wesson, with production spanning the years 1857 through 1882. It was the first commercially successful revolver to use rimfire cartridges instead of loose powder, musket ball, and percussion caps. It is a single action, tip up revolver holding seven . 22 Short black powder cartridges. During the production run it was issued 3 times, with